Pvt. Andrew Jackson Carper (CSA)

Andrew Jackson Carper BIRTH 1 Aug 1827 Virginia, USA DEATH 22 Feb 1909 (aged 81) Grandview, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Grandview, Raleigh County, West Virginia

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• Andrew Jackson Carper was the first son of Joseph Carper and Virginia Jane (Jennie) Shumate.
  • On census' he stated he was born in 1827, which is probably correct, since his parents married in 1824. He was born at Brush Creek, Monroe County, Virginia (now Monroe County, West Virginia).
  • His known siblings are Hester (Hattie) Elizabeth, George Washington, William Decatur, James P, Susan Jane, Mary Ann, Isaac Perry, Hardin Houston, Virginia C, Samuel Harrington, Isabelle and Joseph William Carper.
  • He first married married Eliza Jane Pack, January 30, 1849.
    • Their known children are Samuel Lewis, Mary Jane, Chester Bullard, Elizabeth Leach, Alexander Campbell, James Barkley, Sarah Ann, Benjamin Franklin, Joseph, Clara Burke, Luther, Retta and Fannie Lee Carper.
  • He second married Mary Ellen Blair, June 16, 1896. No issue from this union.
  • A minister, farmer and lived in Raleigh County, West Virginia near Table Rock.
  • He served as the US Postmaster for Grandview, WV from April 1, 1888 to 1901.

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• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Aug 4 2018, 2:15:19 UTC
• He served in the US War Between the States for the Confederacy.
  • Company: Battle Unit Name:C.F. Johnston's Company, Virginia Artillery (Albemarle Artillery) (Everett Artillery) , Soldier's Rank In:Private, Soldier's Rank Out:Private, Film Number:M382 ROLL 9 Plaque Number:, Notes: General Note - See also 1 Va. Arty.
  • Battle Unit Note - Formerly Captain Wyatt's Co. Virginia Artillery and Co. H. 1 Regiment Virginia Artillery)